Ground contact time

How it is used

Running reports usually give ground contact time in milliseconds.

Example sentences

1. The sensor recorded ground contact time for each foot.

   Separate measurements allow comparison between the feet.

2. We compared ground contact time only at matching speeds.

   Matching pace reduces one source of difference between readings.

Common collocations

• average ground contact time
• measure ground contact time

Related terms

• biomechanicsThe study of how the body moves and how forces act on muscles, joints, and technique during movement.
• formThe way an exercise or movement is performed; good form means correct, safe and efficient technique.

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